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Subtract 12/3 from 2/72

1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 4 0/3

2/72 - 12/3 is -143/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 3 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
    12/3 = 12 × 24/3 × 24 = 288/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/72 - 288/72 = 2 - 288/72 = -286/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/36

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